Aftercare Assistant

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Reports to:Aftercare Coordinator & Director of Auxiliary Programs

Location:Wherever play happens — either outdoors or in programming rooms
FLSA Classification:Non-exempt (Hourly)

About McGehee School
The Louise S. McGehee School, founded in 1912, is an Independent PreK-12th all-girls school located in the historic Garden District neighborhood of New Orleans. Louise S. McGehee School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is open to all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status or other applicable protected classification.

The Louise S. McGehee School's mission is to provide each girl with the foundation to realize her individual potential through a rigorous academic education guided by honor, service and leadership. In this dynamic, inclusive community, students develop lifelong learning skills through the use of critical and ethical thinking. For more information, please visit

About the Role:
Do you believe the playground is a magical place full of imagination, laughter, and epic tag games? Are you ready to bring your creativity into an enriching, meaningful program? We’re looking for anAftercare Assistantto help supervise outdoor/indoor free play, assist Aftercare Specialists with teacher-led activities and exploration, and make sure our kids are safe, supported, and having the time of their lives.

What You’ll Do:

• Monitor free play on playgrounds, fields, and indoor play spaces
• Keep a close eye on students to ensure safety, inclusivity, and kind behavior
• Help kids navigate minor conflicts (utilizing ourTool Boxsystem)
• Assist Aftercare Specialists with crafts, games, and other teacher-led activities
• Greet students with warmth, positivity, and a readiness to support their personal growth
• Support the overall flow of aftercare — helping with transitions, clean-up, or snack time as needed

What You Bring:

• A calm, caring, and observant presence that kids feel comfortable around
• A strong sense of responsibility and awareness of safety in busy play environments
• A love for being hands on with students of all ages
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Experience with children in school, camp, or recreational settings preferred

• Fresh air and sunshine (most days!)
• Spontaneous games of tag, catch, or "Shark on the Playground"
• A front-row seat to the wildest imaginations at work
• Being the reason a kid says, “I had the best afternoon!”

Schedule:

• You choose how many days you want to work per week, but we do ask for consistency (i.e. every Monday and Wednesday).
• Hours:
  
  3:30 PM – 5:30 PM MTRF and 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM on Wednesdays
• You will have 1-2 Junior Assistants helping you supervise during free play periods.

CPR Training preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time;
• Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, to stoop, to reach, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Louise S. McGehee School is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. McGehee does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Founded in 1912 and located on a one-of-a-kind campus in the Garden District of New Orleans, McGehee is a secular, private, independent, all-girls pre-K ,kindergarten ,elementary ,middle and high school . Educating and inspiring students from communities across the area from Metairie to the Westbank, Gentilly to Uptown, River Ridge and beyond, McGehee is a diverse and inclusive prep school welcoming all qualified girls regardless of race, religion, national or ethnic origin.

In accordance with the Asbestos

Hazardous Emergency Response Act, AHERA, a Management Plan has been prepared. This management plan is available for your review inthe Chief Operating Officer's office during school hours. If you desire a copy of the plan, it will be made available to you at the cost of $30.00, which covers the cost of reproduction. If you have further questions, please email, .